nobody cares
Does caring matter to you?
aged banners
the ants start to flee
for the exit
…
especially in
the sporting world
about the past
as everyone is tuned in
on the idea of
what have others done
for us lately?
negative traits
What bad qualities have you experienced lately?
brewing grey
the rain scatters
when lightning strikes
…
sometimes
it’s a good thing
to check if we are
envious
stubborn
volatile
narcissistic
fingerprint
What defines you?
seaberry
orange balloons
reach for the sky
…
everyone of us
on this earth
is unique and has
a story to tell
that shouldn’t be
covered or masked
from wearing gloves
drums or flats
What are your preferences?
smoking grill
the smell of cut grass
meets green peppers
…
our preferences
on what we like or dislike
will not change
no matter how much
outside opinions
and perspectives
come into play
dropping plates
What do you do when something goes wrong?
ignore us
the rabbit waits
for cars to pass
…
causes everyone
around us to look
in the direction
of the sound
that was made
for better or
for worse
put it on red
What are you betting on?
ocean waves
the current always
comes to shore
…
when we place
our bets on someone
or something to happen
the more often
the outcomes we want
will feel like chasing
timing and luck
action or distraction
When do you find yourself losing focus?
heading west
the deer eat falling petals
from the rose bush
…
sticking to the plan
was always the plan
but when the plan
brings other plans
we can plan on
making new plans
for future plans
saucer and cup
What memories are you holding onto?
steeping tea
the water becomes
a green oasis
…
just as the memories
we carry are filled with
emotions and experiences
we hold onto them
for as long as we can
until the time comes
to let them go
sit in place
Do you give yourself time to be present?
window blinds
streaks of the sun
dance on the wall
…
while we may
have aspirations
and dreams for change
we should also
lean into living with
what’s here first
to gain more perspective
word for word
Do you follow instructions?
ikea manual
a splinter in hand
a chair in the other
…
for some of us
following instructions
seems second nature
while others deem
and prefer to rather use
their own mind
to figure things out
factoring in
What does the price tell you?
stone lantern
falling rain collects
at the basin
…
where an object was made
what material was used
what purpose does it serve
who made it
are a few factors
we need to consider
other than looking at the price
sprinklers
Do you let nature take it’s course?
pink dogwoods
blossoming and dancing
for the neighbors
…
water the plants
on a schedule
or until we decide
to turn them off
and let nature
take its course
and let the rain fall down